Hunter Dietz struck out 14, but Arkansas couldn’t finish the job against Kansas and now faces a brutal elimination path Sunday.
Billy Richmond’s return gives Arkansas one of its best defenders back and gives John Calipari another proven piece.
Arkansas can move one win closer to a Super Regional berth with a winners’ bracket matchup against Kansas on Saturday.
Arkansas held Hunter Dietz back Friday, and now the Razorbacks get their ace for a key winners’ bracket matchup.
The Razorbacks advanced a loaded group through the NCAA West First Rounds, earning 21 entries across 12 events for Eugene.
Arkansas’ WCWS debut ended in disappointment, but a 47-win season and first trip to Oklahoma City showed how far the program has come.
Dave Van Horn discussed Arkansas’ comeback win over Missouri State and confirmed Hunter Dietz will start against Kansas.
Arkansas waited out Missouri State starter Max Knight, then attacked the bullpen in a regional-opening win.
Arkansas faces UCLA after a heartbreaking WCWS loss to Nebraska. Here’s everything to know before first pitch.
Arkansas and Missouri State meet Friday in Lawrence, Kansas. Here’s the TV channel, first pitch time and odds.
| Sat, Sep 5 |  | vs North Alabama | 3:15 PM SECN |
| Sat, Sep 12 |  | @ Utah | 9:15 PM ESPN |
| Sat, Sep 19 |  | Georgia | 11:00 AM ABC |
| Sat, Sep 26 |  | Tulsa | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 3 |  | @ Texas A&M | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 10 |  | Tennessee | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 17 |  | @ Vanderbilt | TBA |
| Sat, Oct 31 |  | vs Missouri | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 7 |  | @ Auburn | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 14 |  | South Carolina | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 21 |  | @ Texas | TBA |
| Sat, Nov 28 |  | vs LSU | TBA |
